Securing BGP with RPKI

This chapter explores the intricacies of route origin validation and the role of public key infrastructure (PKI) in enhancing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) security. It highlights the collaboration between certificate authorities and regional internet registries to authenticate IP address ownership, while also discussing the ongoing challenges of Internet routing convergence and regional disparities in security measures. Additionally, the chapter addresses the impact of historical policies and regulatory pressures on Internet routing practices in the U.S. and Europe.